Surfers Paradise Police tackling fraud offences After the success of an initiative of the Pacific Fair Police Beat, Surfers Paradise Police are working with local shop keepers to help prevent the fraudulent use of tap-and-go cards. Originally introduced by the Mackay District Crime Prevention Office, Police are asking shop owners and their staff to have […]
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Tablelands overnight wrap, Thursday August 24
Tablelands overnight wrap, Thursday August 24 Arrest, Atherton: A 29-year-old Atherton woman was arrested and charged with being a public nuisance, consuming alcohol in public and possession of a drug utensil after police were called to Robert Road address in Atherton at 10:30am yesterday. It is alleged that the woman was yelling abuse at people […]
Wear it purple for our rainbow community
Wear it purple for our rainbow community Wear It Purple Day is tomorrow on Friday August 25. The day is all about celebrating rainbow people. Drag out of the closet those purple clothes and wear with pride your loudest purple get ups. This year the Queensland Police Service (QPS) is again supporting “Wear it Purple” […]
Missing boy, Millbank
Missing boy, Millbank Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 16-year-old boy missing from Millbank. The boy was last seen on Friday, August 18 at a residence on Payne Street, Bundaberg around 5pm. He is described as Aboriginal, 170cm tall, slim build, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen […]
Missing boy, Drayton
Missing boy, Drayton Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a boy missing from Drayton since yesterday evening. The 12-year-old boy (pictured) was last seen in Anzac Avenue around 8pm and has not made contact since. Police hold concerns for his safety due to his age. He is described as Aboriginal in appearance,163cm tall, […]
Townsville Daily Wrap, August 24
Townsville Daily Wrap, August 24 Drug Charges, Condon A man has been charged with drug offences following a vehicle intercept on Riverway Drive, Condon overnight. At about 1am this morning police from Townsville located the vehicle acting suspiciously in Condon. A search of the vehicle was conducted. It will be alleged police have located a […]
iTunes gift cards scam warning – R U in Control?
iTunes gift cards scam warning – R U in Control? The Financial and Cyber Crime Group is warning the public of current scams involving payments with iTunes gift cards. Scammers continue to use trusted brands, including the Australian Taxation Office and utility companies to contact customers and demand payment for fines or overdue accounts. The […]
Police puppy named after Queensland champion
Police puppy named after Queensland champion QPS Dog Squad and Minister for Police Mark Ryan today revealed that one of the Queensland Police Service’s newest crime fighters will be named Hornet in honour of boxing World Champion Jeff Horn. Sunday, July 2 was a special day for Queensland boxing champion Jeff Horn, and also for […]
Police officer suspended – Central Region
Police officer suspended – Central Region A senior constable from the Central Region was suspended from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) on March 31 2017, after being involved in a single vehicle traffic accident at Maroochydore. The 40-year-old male officer has now been served with a Notice to Appear and will appear in the Maroochydore […]
Located: missing man Bollon
Located: missing man Bollon Police would like to thank those involved in the search for a man reported missing on Arlington Access Road, Bollon yesterday. He has now been located safe and well. If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day. You […]